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Birds of a Feather (TV Series) (1989): Charming and concise British sitcom following the fortunes of two sisters, each married to small–time crooks, who move in together after their…; DVD $139.95
Dame Edna Experience, The (TV Series) (1987): Dame Edna Everage hosted this riotous mock chat–show in the late eighties (following a series of successful TV specials), where her guests…; DVD $24.95, $29.95, $29.95, $39.95
A Bit of Fry and Laurie (TV Series) (1986-1995): A longrunning and consistently inventive sketch series by British funnymen Hugh Laurie (HOUSE M.D.) and Stephen Fry (WILDE), who manage to outbaffle…; DVD $59.95
Howards' Way (TV Series) (1985-1990): Cherished Brit drama series centred on a family trying to get by when newly redundant daddy invests his time and money into a dilapidated boatyard.…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75, $39.95
Charles In Charge (TV Series) (1984): Popular eighties sitcom starring then–heartthrob Scott Baio as a college student who takes on the role of live–in–carer for a…; DVD $39.95
Highway to Heaven (TV Series) (1984): Feelgood, down–to–earth fantasy series for the whole family, starring Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie) as a "probational"…; DVD ~~$59.95~~ $30, $49.95, $59.95, $59.95
All The Rivers Run (TV Mini-series) (1983): Soppy, though fondly remembered Australian turn of the century mini–series following 'Philadelphia' (Thornton), a young English refugee…; DVD $29.95, $44.95, $49.95, $54.95
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (TV Series) (1983-2004): Much loved and admired British drama series about a gang of construction labourers who take slightly dodgy, yet lucrative jobs in Europe and…; DVD $64.95
Don't Wait Up (TV Series) (1983): Divorce is the comedy minefield in this likeable, if somewhat outdated sitcom positing the bumpy new life of recent father and son divorcees, who…; DVD $29.95
Rising Damp (TV Series) (1980): A dank Brit boarding–house is the setting for this classic sitcom written by Eric Chappell. Series 1 & 2 (15 episodes) available across two…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25, ~~$15~~ $11.25
Potter (TV Series) (1979): Memorable British sitcom of a busybody retiree who occupies his time by meddling in other people's business – much to the chagrin of his…; DVD $39.95
Bless Me, Father (TV Series) (1978-1981): Beloved, spirited comedy set in the 1950's, about a warm hearted, mischievous Roman Catholic priest in a suburban London parish. Cleverly adapted…; DVD $44.95
Hazell (TV Series) (1978): Paying homage to classic film noir this ITV crime series centres around a charismatic private detective who tackles blackmail, missing persons cases,…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15, ~~$20~~ $15
Washington: Behind Closed Doors (Mini-Series) (1977): Sharply written mini–series inspired by the Nixon administration tells the story of a power–hungry U.S. President, and the men he…; DVD $29.95
Wonder Woman, The New Adventures of (TV Series) (1977-1979): Charles Moulon’s 1940s comic strip updated to the feminist 70s, his superheroine fighting terrorist and subversive elements for undercover…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Captains and the Kings (TV Mini-Series) (1976): Rich inter–generational saga chronicling the life of an Irish immigrant who arrives penniless in America in the mid–19th century.…; DVD $44.95
Laverne & Shirley (TV Series) (1976): From the golden age of sitcoms, this HAPPY DAYS spin–off followed the fortunes of two salty, life–long friends (Penny Marshall and Cindy…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Rich Little Show, The (TV Series) (1976): World famous impressionist Rich Little attempted to forge his own persona in this well–remembered sketch series, though invariably, reverted…; DVD $49.95
Rich Man, Poor Man (Mini-series) (1976): Popular TV Mini–Series with a superb ensemble cast based on the best–selling Irwin Shaw novel following the fate of two immigrant…; DVD $74.95
Hanged Man, The (TV Series) (1975): Colin Blakely plays a rich industrialist whose success has made him the death target of his shady competitors. Series follows Blakely pretending to…; DVD $29.95
Kolchak: The Night Stalker (TV Series) (1974-1975): Darkly comic supernatural series following newspaper reporter Carl Kochak as he attempts to uncover supernatural occurrences in downtown Chicago.…; DVD $49.95
Little House on the Prairie (TV Series) (1974-1982): Gently focused account of a settler family building their 'little house' on the plains of Minnesota in the 1870s. While not exactly gritty, this is…; DVD $39.95, $169.95
Pallisers, The (TV Series) (1974): Substantial saga of wealth, passion, power, and scandal set in the palatial country houses and grand Mayfair salons of mid–Victorian England,…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
QB VII (TV Mini-Series) (1974): A multiple Emmy–winning adaptation of the novel by Leon Uris (best known for "Exodus") detailing the gripping court battle between a…; DVD $24.95
Rockford Files, The (TV Series) (1974-1975): In the spirit of 'Cold Case' this detective thriller series stars James Garner as an easy going plaid jacket attired investigator pursuing unsolved…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Space 1999 (TV Series) (1974- 1978): A live–action creation from puppet–master Gerry Anderson about a crew of scientists stationed on "Moonbase Alpha". With sterling…; DVD $89.95 | Blu-Ray $159.95
Tomorrow People, The (TV Series) (1973): Fitted out with stun–guns, digital watches and a talking biotronic computer called TIM, a group of highly–evolved youngsters also enjoy…; DVD $139.95
Banacek (TV Series) (1972): Enjoyable riff on the detective genre with George Peppard playing suave insurance investigator Banacek who gets called into solve some ludicrously…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Ghost Story (TV Series) (Circle of Fear) (1972-1973): Horror anthology TV series presented by Sebastian Cabot, who also plays the owner of a mysterious hotel beset by creepy occurrences. Produced by…; DVD $89.95 | Blu-Ray $74.95
Lord Peter Wimsey (TV Series) (1972): Dorothy L. Sayers's archetypal British gentleman detective sleuths murders and crimes of passions in this sophisticated and subtly satirical BBC…; DVD ~~$45~~ $33.75
Love Thy Neighbour (TV Series) (1972): Devised to defuse some of the racial tension of the day, this controversial 70s Brit sitcom hilariously pits black and white neighbours…; DVD ~~$35~~ $26.25, $99.95
Snoop Sisters, The (TV Series) (1972): Two elderly spinsters put down their mystery writing pens to catch perps for real in this dotty, genteel crime series. Starring former Miss Marple,…; DVD $39.95
Van Der Valk (TV Series) (1972-1992): A hugely popular police procedural series starring Barry Foster as Van der Valk, a no–nonsense Dutch detective and head of the Amsterdam CID…; DVD $109.95
Ellery Queen (TV Series) (Don't Look Behind You) (1971-1975): Whodunnit series stars Jim Hutton as a mystery writer whose sleuthing know–how is regularly called upon by his Police Inspector…; DVD $49.95
McMillan & Wife (TV Series) (1971-1977): Mild crime series centred on a husband and wife detective team solving crime and bringing felons to justice on the streets of San Francisco. More…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95, $99.95
Persuaders, The (TV Series) (Persuaders!, The) (1971): Roger Moore and Tony Curtis play a debonair duo who lend their status and charm to dissuade the criminal fraternity. Wonderfully corny. DVD 'Box…; DVD $79.95
Callan (TV Series) (1970): The bold British TV spy series with Edward Woodward as the cold–blooded but very human secret agent.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15, $129.95
Mary Tyler Moore Show, The (TV Series) (1970-1974): A highly polished, somewhat revolutionary sitcom following the career path and domestic life of a determinedly single newsroom journalist, this made…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Odd Couple, The (TV Series) (1970): Spinning off from the feature film based on Neil Simon's Broadway play, this small screen version winningly supplants the Lemmon–Matthau double…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
Six Wives of Henry VIII, The (TV Mini-Series) (1970): Accurate BAFTA–winning TV series chronicling the life of the notorious Henry VIII by way of six plays, featuring a notable cast and immaculate…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Liver Birds, The (1969): Two very different single girls share a flat in the age of glam–rock, the pill and women's lib in this hugely popular BBC sitcom that was the…; DVD $29.95
Marcus Welby MD (TV Series) (1969): Long–running medical drama, with Robert Young as the beloved General Practioner whose unorthodox care of patients riled his much younger,…; DVD $59.95
On the Buses (TV Series) (1969): From the classic British TV–series starring Reg Varney, Bob Grant and Stephen Lewis as various nitwits riding the buses of London.; DVD $14.95, $14.95, $19.95
Paul Temple (TV Series) (1969): Forgotten 70s crime series follows the fortunes of a globetrotting novelist–cum–amateur sleuth and his dishy wife. Something of an…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Here's Lucy (TV Series) (1968): Audiences still loved Lucy in this swansong sitcom for the beloved comedian. Ball plays a zany widow; her real–life son and daughter play her…; DVD $29.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Dragnet (TV Series) (1967): The classic hard–case, ultra–realistic sixties police procedural, with officers Friday and Gannon cleaning up the mean streets of…; DVD $49.95
Forsyte Saga, The (TV Series) (1967): The BBC's acclaimed version of John Galsworthy's series of novels known as "The Forsyte Saga", which cover the lives of five generations of a wealthy…; DVD ~~$80~~ $60
High Chaparral, The (TV Series) (1967): Conceived amidst the popularity of BONANZA, this classic TV western sought to replicate its success. The series centres on the ranch life of an…; DVD $59.95, $59.95, $59.95, $59.95
Prisoner, The (TV Series) (1967-1968): Patrick McGoohan stars as No.6, a man who wakes to find himself the pawn of a mysterious big brother organisation in this 60's soaked sci–fi…; DVD $54.95
Adam Adamant Lives! (TV Series) (1966): A lost classic of British television starring Gerald Harper as an intrepid Edwardian Gentleman–Adventurer frozen by his nemesis ‘The Face’,…; DVD $69.95
Dark Shadows (TV Series) (1966): A camp classic of 'Gothic soap opera', this long–running daytime melodrama centred on 175–year–old vampire Barnabas Collins and a…; DVD $69.95
Time Tunnel, The (TV Series) (1966-1967): One of producer Irwin Allen's (LOST IN SPACE) most ambitious and successful series, finds two US scientists working on the secret time–travel…; DVD $59.95
Get Smart (TV Series) (1965-1968): Iconic 60's spy spoof series following the enduringly hilarious adventures of an enthusiastic but incompetent secret agent and his loyal, glamorous…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
Thunderbirds (TV Series) (1965- 1966): The complete series of Gerry Anderson's exemplary puppet suspense TV series that continues to enthrall new generations. Set around the…; DVD $89.95
Likely Lads, The (TV Series) (1964-1966): A slice of 60s working class life from the writers of PORRIDGE, that centres around two sharp lads from Newcastle, eager to live their young lives to…; DVD $19.95
Roger Ramjet (TV Series) (1964): Entertaining, slightly wacko animated series, set around the super–strength Roger, who was voiced by LA radio personality Gary Owens, as he…; DVD $49.95
Marriage Lines (TV Series) (1963-1965): A classic domestic comedy with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales as a newly married couple jumping hurdles both at home and at work. Included here…; DVD $39.95
Avengers, The (TV Series) (1961-1969): The impossibly hip secret agent show is a high–camp classic and a nostalgic pleasure. Well–devised scripts, quirky dialogue and playful…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50, ~~$30~~ $22.50, ~~$30~~ $22.50, ~~$79.95~~ $40
Bonanza (TV Series) (1960): Iconic, larger–than–life western TV show set near Virginia City, Nevada, in which Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene) and his sons help protect…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $54.95
Coronation Street (TV Series) (1960-1989): The UK's longest running soap follows the dramatic lives of the residents of a close–knit town in Manchester, with many of the series' most…; DVD ~~$30~~ $20
Rawhide (TV Series) (1959- 1966): Clint Eastwood steals the show as Rowdy Yates in this 60's cattle–driving TV show.; DVD ~~$59.95~~ $30, $59.95, $59.95 | Blu-Ray $59.95
Leave It to Beaver (TV Series) (1957): One of the most beloved family sitcoms of its time set around the mischief–making exploits of young Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver.; DVD $49.95
Perry Mason (TV Series) (1957-1966): Benchmark legal drama series which turned star Raymond Burr into a television institution as the near–invincible criminal lawyer, Perry…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) (1955-1962): Pre–dating THE TWILIGHT ZONE by some years, the Master of Suspense created this iconic television series featuring self–contained tales…; DVD ~~$49.95~~ $39.95, $49.95
Father Knows Best (TV Series) (1954-1960): Cloying sitcom bathed in the idealised glow of 50's apple–pie America, centred on a suburban family and their typically patriarchal upbringing.…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Britain's Greatest Comedy Heroes: Healthy tribute to Britain's late kings of comedy relives some of their funniest skits, spoofs and sketches, with added commentary from friends and…; DVD $34.95, $49.95

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